There are 7 ways to get from Gwangju to Ulleungdo by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry via Pohang
best- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station
- Take the train from Osong Station to Pohong Station
- Take the ferry from Pohang to Ulleungdo Dodong
8h 10m₩128,036–210,072Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Take the bus from Daegu Dongbu Bus Terminal to Hupo
- Take the car ferry from Uljin Hupo to Ulleungdo Sadong
13h 9m₩101,602–126,873Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Gwangju to Uljin Hupo
- Take the car ferry from Uljin Hupo to Ulleungdo SadongSunflower Cruise Hupo
8h 56m₩146,761–195,878Train, ferry
- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Gwangmyeong Station
- Take the train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Station
- Take the ferry from Gangneung Ferry Terminal to Ulleungdo Jeodong
10h 44m₩114,795–154,895Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal
- Take the ferry from Gangneung Ferry Terminal to Ulleungdo Jeodong
11h 3m₩111,357–135,441Train, ferry #2
- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Seoul Station
- Take the train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Station
- Take the ferry from Gangneung Ferry Terminal to Ulleungdo Jeodong
10h 17m₩113,611–151,358Fly, ferry
- Fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO)KWJ - KPO
- Take the ferry from Pohang to Ulleungdo Dodong
8h 55m₩168,500–412,200
Gwangju (KWJ) to Pohang (KPO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Ulleungdo is to bus and ferry which costs ₩110,000 - ₩140,000 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Ulleungdo is to train and ferry via Pohang which takes 8h 10m and costs ₩120,000 - ₩210,000.
The distance between Gwangju and Ulleungdo is 665 km.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Ulleungdo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 44m and costs ₩110,000 - ₩160,000.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Gwangju to Ulleungdo, including transfers.
There are five+ hotels available in Ulleungdo.
What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Ulleungdo, South Korea?
There is no direct connection from Gwangju to Ulleungdo. However, you can take the train to Osong Station, take the train to Pohong Station, drive to Pohang, take the ferry to Ulleungdo Dodong, then drive to Ulleungdo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gwangju to Ulleungdo Sadong via Uljin Hupo in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Gwangju to Pohang via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩80,000–310,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gwangju to Pohang via Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩80,000–310,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–29,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩18,000–25,000
- First Class
- ₩29,000–42,000
Train from Osong Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩27,000–37,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩24,000–33,000
- First Class
- ₩39,000–60,000
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Gwangmyeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩32,000–43,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩28,000–38,000
- First Class
- ₩46,000–65,000
Train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–34,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩25,000–34,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩22,000–30,000
- First Class
- ₩35,000–55,000
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Seoul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩30,000–46,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩34,000–46,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩30,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩49,000–70,000
.jpg "Interior Second class")
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–42,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩25,000–42,000
- First Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
Train from Osong Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩33,000–65,800
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩33,000–45,000
- First Class
- ₩48,000–55,000
- First
- ₩65,200–65,800
- Standard
- ₩44,700–45,300
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩49,000–65,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩49,000–65,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to Dongdaegu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩15,000–26,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩18,000–26,000
- Economy
- ₩15,000–18,000
- Website
- gobus.co.kr
Bus from Daegu Dongbu Bus Terminal to Hupo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩16,400
- Schedules at
- gobus.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1899 8114
- Website
- daezer.com
Ferry from Pohang to Ulleungdo Dodong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩80,000–90,000
- Schedules at
- daezer.com
- First
- ₩170,000–190,000
- Business
- ₩120,000–140,000
- Economy
- ₩80,000–90,000
- Website
- hferry.co.kr
Car ferry from Uljin Hupo to Ulleungdo Sadong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩70,000–85,000
- Schedules at
- jhferry.com
- 1st class (2 person)
- ₩400,000
- 2nd class (seat)
- ₩85,000
- 3rd class (flat room)
- ₩70,000
- Phone
- +82 1577 8665
- Website
- seaspovill.co.kr
Ferry from Gangneung Ferry Terminal to Ulleungdo Jeodong
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩61,000–66,950
- Schedules at
- seaspovill.co.kr
- First Class
- ₩66,950
- Standard
- ₩61,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.